This is an extreme, but effective, depiction of obsessive thinking, and the manifestation of mental illness that can sometimes be associated specifically with pregnant women, and also with people who have suffered a severe emotional trauma.
On Medium: ‘Madonna At 60 – Still Exposing The Double-Standards Of Western Society (Excerpt)
Western society laps up sexually provocative content only when it is delivered within the parameters set out by patriarchy...
On Channillo: Barbarella (An excerpt from Feminist Flicker)
A fascinating and immediate depiction of the way in which the then new attitudes toward female sexuality clashed with the old...
On Medium: ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp – Are You Unhappy With Changes To The Wasp In The Marvel Cinematic Universe?’ (Excerpt)
It's almost as if people believe women characters need to be abused before they can become their best selves...
On Medium: ‘Facebook, Feminism, And The Weaponisation Of Data On The Modern Front Line’ (Excerpt)
An excerpt from my piece, published on Medium: 'Facebook, Feminism, And The Weaponisation Of Data On The Modern Front Line' "I have an app on my phone that tracks my menstrual cycle. As a woman with additional health issues, this is very useful for my overall health management. It gives me a ‘big picture’ that... Continue Reading →
On Medium: ‘The Five Stages Of My Feminist Grief’ (excerpt)
An excerpt from recent piece I wrote on Medium: 'The Five Stages Of My Feminist Grief' "I turned 39, and stared at myself in the mirror. I studied carefully the lines that had begun to etch their way across my features, and the way everything seemed to be gradually giving itself over to the power... Continue Reading →
Read More From Me On Medium
You can now find writings of mine on Medium! Medium is a fantastic site which allows users to read a certain number of articles for free, while also offering membership - that allows access to everything. Please check it out, and have a look at what I'm doing over there.
Twisted Sister Lit Mag: “Comic Book Movies And The Women”
The excellent Twisted Sister Lit Magazine recently asked me to contribute some work for an upcoming issue focused on comic book movies. The first of these pieces - written exclusively for the site - is now available on the Twisted Sister Facebook page: Comic Book Movies And The Women, by Sarah Myles. Happy reading!
WGTC: Making The Case For Hulk
The Incredible Hulk is a character that resonates with fans for many reasons - not least because he is one of the only figures in popular culture that explores the human emotional experience through the way in which he copes with a mental health condition. In this feature, now available on We Got This Covered,... Continue Reading →
Feminist Flicker Excerpt Featured In Twisted Sister Magazine
I was very honoured recently when the fabulous editors at Twisted Sister Lit Mag reached out to me regarding my Feminist Flicker column on Channillo.com. As fans of the series, they wondered if I would be willing to provide an excerpt for them to share with their readers - and I was happy to oblige.... Continue Reading →